Comparison

Dual N vs Memory Training

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Dual N

This scientifically proven brain training app enhances working memory, concentration, and cognitive abilities. It helps improve IQ, memory, and thinking speed through engaging gameplay that challenges your brain. Consistent practice leads to noticeable improvements in focus and mental agility.

Highlights
  • Strengthens working memory
  • Improves concentration
  • Enhances cognitive abilities
  • Difficulty adjustment (N-2 to N-5)
  • Progress visualization with graphs
  • Statistics and calendar tracking
  • Global player rankings
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■ What is Dual N-Back Dual N-Back is a scientifically proven brain training app that strengthens your working memory, concentration, and cognitive abilities. With consistent training, it helps improve your IQ, memory, and thinking speed. --- ■ Basic Rules The rules of Dual N-Back are simple, yet your brain works harder the more you play. * Remember the sequence of positions and letters displayed on the screen. * When the current position or letter matches the one shown N steps earlier, press the corresponding button. * Each correct answer sharpens your memory and focus — like a workout for your brain. * The challenge continues until all lives are lost, testing your concentration and endurance. --- ■ Main Features * Difficulty Adjustment: Choose from N-2 to N-5 and train at your own level. * Progress Visualization: Track your training volume with graphs and see your improvement through the average correct answers per game. * Statistics and Calendar: View summarized stats such as play count, accuracy rate, and average score. Review your progress on a calendar to stay motivated. * Global Ranking: Compete with players around the world and challenge the limits of your brain. --- ■ The More You Play, the Stronger Your Brain Becomes Just a few minutes a day — on your commute or during a break — can make a real difference. Every session helps your brain grow stronger, step by step. Take one step today to evolve your mind.

About

Memory Training

Enhance your cognitive abilities with daily, effective memory exercises. Improve focus, clarity, and mental sharpness through engaging games designed to keep your brain active and memory strong. Suitable for all ages, it offers quick sessions with no distractions.

Highlights
  • Dozens of unique memory games
  • Exercises for Visual, Working, and Spatial Memory
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Quick daily sessions
  • Calm, minimal design
  • Offline play
Features
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Many people notice improved memory and focus within the first week. Train your memory with short, effective daily exercises designed to fit into any routine. Simple, focused, and easy to follow. This app helps you stay mentally fit with memory exercises for daily use. Whether you’re working, studying, or just want better focus and clarity, you’ll notice the difference after a few sessions. No complicated setup. No distractions. Just simple, engaging tasks to keep your brain active and your memory strong. What You’ll Get: • Dozens of unique memory games - from recalling emoji grids to solving fast number patterns • Exercises grouped into 3 skill zones: - Visual Memory - Working Memory - Sequence & Spatial Memory • Multiple difficulty levels - so you can start easy and level up • Quick sessions that take just a few minutes a day • A calm, minimal design to help you focus Improve Your: • Memory and recall • Concentration and attention • Thinking speed and accuracy • Mental clarity and productivity Train anywhere — no internet needed. Progress is saved automatically so you can always see how far you've come. No pressure. No stress. One short session a day. Real results. Start today. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Dual N4 screens
Memory Training4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Memory Training at 100% against Dual N's 48%. Memory Training also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3). Dual N's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Dual N sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Memory Training sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Memory Training holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 22 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Dual N's written reviews are positive against 100% of Memory Training's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dual N ships an update every 10 days, Memory Training monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Dual N versus Memory Training: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDual NMemory Training
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (19 ratings)4.8 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1922 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHiromi FujitaOlena Gotsulyak

Customer experience

Dual N

All ratings19 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive48.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative40.0%

Memory Training

All ratings20 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Dual N

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium Features$1.991 Month
  • Annual Premium Features$19.991 Year
10 purchases

Memory Training

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly plan$1.991 Month
  • Annual plan$5.991 Year
  • Monthly subscription$29.991 Month
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  • Monthly subscription$49.991 Month
One-time6
  • Full Access #1$3.99
  • Premium Access$7.99
  • Full Access #2$9.99
Show 3 more
  • Full Access #3$19.99
  • Full Access #4$29.99
  • Full Access #5$39.99

Questions

Is Dual N free?
Dual N is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Memory Training free?
Memory Training is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dual N or Memory Training?
Memory Training is rated higher. Dual N averages 4.3 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Memory Training averages 4.8 from 22 ratings.
Do Dual N or Memory Training have ads?
Memory Training shows ads; Dual N does not.
Which is updated more often, Dual N or Memory Training?
Dual N ships an update every 10 days, and Memory Training monthly. Most recently, Dual N was updated on November 3, 2026 and Memory Training on November 5, 2026.

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